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Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day at Work

If you heart your coworkers, let them know it. Not in a stalker kind of way – no HR policy violations, please. But February brings Valentine’s Day, which is a great opportunity to show your work colleagues your appreciation.

Why is this important? It just might be the catalyst for improving employee engagement on the job.

Thanks = Employee Engagement

According to a recent Gallup poll, we’re doing a terrible job with employee engagement at work. More than one-third of the American workforce is unhappy in their job. Millennials are the least engaged of all.

Gallup defined “engaged” as being passionate about work or feeling connected to the company. A CBS News report extrapolated that ping-pong tables and catered lunches don’t really help. What helps, they say, is for management to show more appreciation for the employees who power their company.

That’s why Valentine’s Day is important. It’s a holiday centered on love, certainly, but also an appreciation for the strengths of another person.

So, while sharing some fun with co-workers on Valentine’s Day won’t really break the cycle of disengagement, it could begin a process of attitude change – especially if you’re in management. Use February 14th this year as a way to show your respect and care for your co-workers.

21 creative ways you can “spread the love” (remember — don’t be creepy) at work on February 14th